Serological reactions to Leptospira species in buffalo (Syncerus caffer) from the Kruger National Park.
Four hundred and six serum samples from buffalo (Syncerus caffer) were tested for leptospirosis, using the microscopic agglutination test. Seven buffaloes (1.7%) reacted positive and 27 (6.6%) inconclusive. Reactions against L. tarassovi and L. hardjo were the most prevalent.
Myburgh
J G
JG
Veterinary Research Institute, Onderstepoort.
Bengis
R G
RG
Bester
C J
CJ
Chaparro
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D000818:Animals; D002020:Buffaloes / Q000276:immunology*; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000635:transmission; D007919:Leptospira / Q000276:immunology*; D007922:Leptospirosis / Q000635:transmission / Q000662:veterinary*; D016036:Seroepidemiologic Studies; D013019:South Africa